JAKARTA – Indonesia brought home one title from the Malaysia Open 2022.
The only title was carried by the women's doubles Apriyani Rahayu / Siti Fadia Silva.
Apriyani/Fadia won their first major title as a new pair after beating China's Zhang Shu Xian/Zheng Yu 21-18, 12-21, 21-19 at Axiata Arena, Sunday, July 3.
Apriyani/Fadia's journey to become a champion in the Super 750 level tournament was extraordinary.
They beat the seeds to reach the final round.
The first big win was defeating the 2022 All England champions Nami Matsuyama/Chiharu Shida in the second round.
Then, another important victory over China's first seed Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan in the quarter-finals.
This is their second important title since making their debut in May.
The previous important title was the 2021 SEA Games gold medal in their debut.
Apart from being the owner of the 2021 SEA Games gold medal, Indonesia also has Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto in the final.
However, the pair came out as runners-up after being beaten by the 2021 world champions from Japan, Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi.
Malaysia Open 2022 Final Results:
Men's Singles:
Viktor Axelsen vs Kento Momota, 21-4, 21-7
Women's Singles:
Ratchanok Intanon vs Chen Yu Fei, 21-15, 13-21, 21-16
Men's Doubles:
Takuro Hockey/Yugo Kobayashi vs Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto, 24-22, 16-21, 21-9
Women's Doubles:
Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti vs Zhang Shu Xian/Zheng Yu, 21-18, 12-21, 21-19
Mixed Doubles:
Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong vs Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree Taerattanachai
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